Merriam Woods, Missouri Votes on “Pit Bull” Ban Tuesday

“The Board of Trustees of Merriam Woods is expected to vote Tuesday night on an ordinance banning pit bull dogs inside the boundaries of Merriam Woods.

The ordinance, which is based on Springfield’s ordinance, focuses on responsible pet ownership more than prohibiting the breed.

The law, which comes on the heels of a dog-bite case in which a resident was attacked in his front yard by two pit bulls, further complements the leash law passed earlier this year that requires all pets to be leashed when away from home.”

Please contact the Village of Merriam Woods at the addresses listed below and politely inform them that breed-specific legislation in any form is ineffective and unenforceable. An enforced leash law and a non-breed-specific dog law are more than adequate to police irresponsible dog owners of any breed: